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PE54 MBU

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,483 mi
Last recorded120,483 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 MBU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 120,483 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Mar 2021 120,483 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 114,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 114,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 107,345 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 101,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rear section in poor condition

Pass 15 Mar 2017 97,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 91,997 miles

exhaust rear section in poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2015 84,654 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 84,644 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 81,410 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 81,409 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 77,185 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rearbox corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2012 74,685 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 74,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 72,345 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

boot release handle inopp but opens ok with key

both front tyres worn inner edges n/s down to 2 mm close to limit

front pads sticking slightly in abutments

n/s rear tyre worn outer edge cracks in sidewall

o/s front door handle broken but opens door ok

Fail 27 Sep 2011 72,345 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

boot release handle inopp but opens ok with key

both front tyres worn inner edges n/s down to 2 mm close to limit

front pads sticking slightly in abutments

n/s rear tyre worn outer edge cracks in sidewall

o/s front door handle broken but opens door ok

Pass 13 Sep 2010 62,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

box and tail outer skin corroded/clamps corroded

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit[asap]

stress cracks o/s/f tyre and n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2009 52,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

box and tail outer skin corroded clamp missing

wear to o/s/f inner tyre edge

Pass 16 Sep 2008 42,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 34,833 miles

box and tail skin corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre tread worn [outer]

Fail 21 Sep 2007 34,830 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

box and tail skin corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre tread worn [outer]

How Reliable is the Fiat Panda?

Based on 1,821,354 MOT tests across 128,867 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,123
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
128,867
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66,636
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,798
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 19,354
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 14,650
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,270
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PE54 MBU is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 51,788 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Panda fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66,636 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PE54 MBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Panda typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PE54 MBU is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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